Biden Cancels Events Due To Family Illness

(CBS)

(WILMINGTON, DEL.) - Joe Biden has cancelled events planned in Washington, DC and Virginia tomorrow due to illness in the family, according to his press secretary.

"The campaign has cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule today and tomorrow because of a serious illness in Jill Biden's family. Hospice has advised the Bidens to remain close by, and we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy," said David Wade.

Biden planned was scheduled to speak at a National Human Rights Campaign dinner tonight in Washington, D.C. The campaign also scrapped rallies in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday.